In what way did economic liberalization foster organized crime in Russia?
What will be an ideal response?
It awakened the entrepreneurial spirit of capitalism, and paved the way for the entry of criminal organizations. It solidified the connection between the shadow (black market) economy and the criminal organizations, as they scrambled for greater power and wealth. Several years of market reforms changed the nature of the country's economy and brought hyperinflation, a sharp rise in unemployment, and an overall drop in the standard of living.
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A "true presumption" consists of a basic fact and a presumed fact.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
To prosecute for the crime of robbery, officers must:
a. prove at least one element of the crime. b. prove at least two elements of the crime. c. prove all elements of the crime. d. have recovered the stolen property for use as evidence.
In the context of biological and genetic risk and protective factors, the most powerful predictors of individual violent criminality in general are ________.
A. parenting and attachment styles B. IQ and locus of control C. chronic pain and a congenital defect D. age and gender E. substance abuse by parents and the ability to show empathy
The defeat of the PRI in Mexico ruptured a longtime implicit arrangement between narcotrafficantes and the PRI-controlled government. What was the consequence??
A) ?There was a reduction of violence.
B) ?There was an upsurge in violence.
C) ?There was no change in the level of violence.
D) ?The cartels formed a new political party.